Rug Material Guide
A beautifully chosen rug can tie an entire room together, but it can be tricky to differentiate material and getting it right. That’s why we’ve prepared these material-by-material fact sheet to guide you.
All our rugs are available in a range of standard sizes or can be custom made to perfectly fit your space. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to contact us.
Wool
Pros:
- Soft & durable
- Naturally stain-resistant
- Excellent for high-traffic areas
Cons:
- Can be more expensive
- May shed initially
Wool
Pros:
- Soft & durable
- Naturally stain-resistant
- Excellent for high-traffic areas
Cons:
- Can be more expensive
- May shed initially
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Cotton
Pros:
- Affordable and easy to clean
- Lightweight and versatile
- Great for casual spaces and kids’ rooms
Cons:
- Less durable than wool
- Can fade over time with sunlight exposure
Cotton
Pros:
- Affordable and easy to clean
- Lightweight and versatile
- Great for casual spaces and kids’ rooms
Cons:
- Less durable than wool
- Can fade over time with sunlight exposure
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Jute and Sisal
Pros:
- Eco-friendly and biodegradable
- Adds a natural, rustic look
- Durable and good for high-traffic areas
Cons:
- Rough texture, not as comfortable underfoot
- Susceptible to moisture damage
Jute and Sisal
Pros:
- Eco-friendly and biodegradable
- Adds a natural, rustic look
- Durable and good for high-traffic areas
Cons:
- Rough texture, not as comfortable underfoot
- Susceptible to moisture damage
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Synthetic Rugs (Polypropylene, Nylon, Polyester, Acrylic Fibre)
Pros:
- Highly durable and stain-resistant
- Affordable and available in various styles
- Great for high-traffic areas
Cons:
- Less environmentally friendly
- Can feel less luxurious than natural fibers
Synthetic Rugs (Polypropylene, Nylon, Polyester, Acrylic Fibre)
Pros:
- Highly durable and stain-resistant
- Affordable and available in various styles
- Great for high-traffic areas
Cons:
- Less environmentally friendly
- Can feel less luxurious than natural fibers
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Silk
Pros:
- Luxurious feel and beautiful sheen
- Delicate patterns and rich colors
- Adds elegance to formal spaces
Cons:
- Expensive and less durable
- Requires professional cleaning
Silk
Pros:
- Luxurious feel and beautiful sheen
- Delicate patterns and rich colors
- Adds elegance to formal spaces
Cons:
- Expensive and less durable
- Requires professional cleaning
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Bamboo and Bamboo Silk
Pros:
- Luxurious feel and beautiful sheen
- Delicate patterns and rich colors
- Adds elegance to formal spaces
Cons:
- Expensive and less durable
- Requires professional cleaning
Bamboo and Bamboo Silk
Pros:
- Luxurious feel and beautiful sheen
- Delicate patterns and rich colors
- Adds elegance to formal spaces
Cons:
- Expensive and less durable
- Requires professional cleaning
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